SML-285 Williamsburg Couple
SML-285 Williamsburg Couple
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| reference numbers | SML-285: Williamsburg Couple
(M) SML-285A: Williamsburg Couple (Lance 6322) SML-285B: Governor and Lady (Lance 6322) SML-285C: Williamsburg Couple (ornate painted base) (M) |
| description | Williamsburg Governor and lady on single pedestal |
| dimensions | height = 3 1/8 inches |
| topics and series | Topics:
Pairs-1 Base Series: Williamsburg |
| related items | SML-7 & SML-8 (Williamsburg figures - individually) |
| first issued/withdrawn/ discontinued forever |
SML-285:
(1958/1975/-) SML-285A: (1976/-/-) - Discontinued forever SML-285B: (1986/1986/-) SML-285C: (1958/1958/1958) Discontinued forever |
| private issue and/or limited edition & quantity | SML-285A:
3,278 made |
| era first introduced. | Marblehead |
| value range | SML-285:
75/110 SML-285A: 30/40 (revised 2003) SML-285B: 30/40 SML-285C: 75/110 |
| auction notes | none |
| comments/observations | none |
GENERAL INFORMATION. In 1958, Baston proposed a project to the Essex County National Bank in Peabody, Massachusetts (now the Essex Bank). The idea was for a pen stand with an oval recess into which a series of seven miniatures of various couples could be exchanged. Baston changed his 1947 Pilgrims (SML-72) to a more ornate base and retitled it Thanksgiving Couple. He transferred his H. H. Stearns (Godey) couple (SML-89) to the ornate Victorian Couple base. He presented these two, along with five new joined pairs, to the bank. When the bank decided against the promotion, all the pairs were placed in the retail line and were steady sellers for many years.
With the Williamsburg Couple, Baston combined his 1939 Williamsburg Governor and Lady pair (SML-7 and SML-8), Buffalo Bill and Annie Oakley (SML-384) and Coronado and Senora (SML-383)From Dr. Glenn Johnson's book, The Sebastian Miniature Collection.
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